Author: Jill Brooke
Our Interview With Author Kevin Kwan on the Flowers That Inspire His Work and Life
By Rozalia Jovanovic Kevin Kwan’s much anticipated new book, “Lies and Weddings” is finally out. This new book tells the story of Rufus Leung Gresham, future Duke of Greshambury and son of a former Hong Kong supermodel. He has a problem where perception is not reality. The legendary Gresham Trust has been depleted by …
Kate Middleton’s Floral Face Mask Sparks Trend
Kate Middleton steps out on August 4 at Baby Basics. Via Royal.uk When the Duchess of Cambridge made her first appearance on August 4, stepping out to visit the U.K. food and supply bank Baby Basics, she stunned crowds in a white dress by Suzannah and Tabitha Simmons pumps. But it was her face mask …
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Kamala Harris’ Name Is Inspired by the Lotus Flower
By Jill Brooke Did you know that Kamala Harris is named after a flower? Yes, it’s true. The first female Vice President in U.S. history explains that her name means “lotus flower” in Sanskrit. “It’s a symbol of significance in Indian culture,” says Harris. “A lotus grows underwater, it’s flowers rising above the surface …
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FPD’s Floral Review of Toronto’s Fleurs de Villes Extravaganza
By Jill Brooke There were so many fabulous floral designs participating in Fleurs de Villes’ latest production that took place in Toronto. “It felt so good just to work again on a big project,” noted DT Floral & Decor’s Joezel Yumul who worked on his mannequin for 10 days straight before showtime. In a show …
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Pakistani Culture is Weaved into Fleurs de Villes Floral Display
By Jill Brooke When you are a floral designer, getting a call from the Fleurs de Villes team is like being asked to be in a hit TV show. These producers of pop-up floral installations are consummate pros who bring both publicity and megawatt credibility to the florists who participate in their roving global productions. …
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Queen Opens Up Windsor Castle Garden for First Time in 40 Years
By Jill Brooke Among her many thoughtful gestures for the British people, Queen Elizabeth opened up the East Terrace Garden at Windsor Castle, created by George IV in the 1820s, for the first time in over 40 years during the pandemic. During the pandemic, the Queen and Prince Phillip – prior to his death – …
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May the Cedar of Lebanon Give People Strength to Cope
By Jill Brooke Have you heard of the Cedar of Lebanon? This evergreen conifer is also mentioned in the Bible as Cedars libani and is the national tree of Lebanon and depicted on its flag. It grows strong and is popular around the world in zones 6-9. Like this tree, we hope that the people of …
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Beyoncé’s ‘Black Is King’ Is a Love Letter to Flowers
By Brian Smith Still from the official music video for ‘Water.’ Beyoncé just got nine Grammy nominations – the most of any artist for 2020. The Grammy Award ceremony will be on January 31st on CBS. If Beyoncé wins in four of those 9 categories she would become the most awarded female artist in …
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See the Florists in the Next Fleurs de Villes Showcase
By Rozalia Jovanovic Fleurs de Villes, Victoria, Canada, 2017. Shutterstock. Next week, Toronto’s fashionable Bloor-Yorkville neighborhood—home to boutiques, galleries, chic cafes, and design studios—will play host to a buzzy floral showcase known as Fleurs de Villes. The event, which will take place from August 5-9, will host Toronto’s top florists who will participate by …
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Delphiniums Part of Kelly Higgs’ Popular Work
By Jill Brooke Kelly Higgs has attracted a global following for her airy beautiful whimsical drawings that are turned into paintings, fabrics and wallpapers. A botanical artist using watercolors, she’s been passionately obsessed with “flowers and chinoiserie and interiors” her whole life. One of her favorite flowers of this South African-based botanical artist turns out …
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